
President & CEO, Intellera
Montreal, Canada Area

President & CEO, Intellera
Montreal, Canada Area
I began my career in 1986 as a consultant for Ernst & Young. Over a 5 year period, I successfully created and managed relationships with key clients across North America. In 1992, my entrepreneurial spirit took hold and I co-founded PYA Solutions, a Systems Integration & Management Consulting firm that grew to 50 people in 3 offices. Between 1992 and 2001, I focused on client services, marketing and product development. During this period, I was instrumental in selling and overseeing the delivery of information systems to key clients including Hasbro Canada, TELUS Geomatics and American Express Tax & Business Services.
I am an execution-oriented executive with domestic and international experience in developing strategic alliances, new businesses and the creation and management of professional services organizations. I am a results oriented leader with proven success in new market identification, strategic thinking, problem solving and execution.
I love to help companies bridge the gap between their business needs and technology based solutions.
I have experience working with business solutions covering ERP, CRM, BI, EDI, and Workflow/Process Management in a wide cross section of industries including retail, distribution, professional services and manufacturing.
(Computer Software industry)
January 2002 — Present (8 years )
I work closely with key clients including Air Canada Cargo, Fairmont Hotels and Loto-Quebec, I focus primarily on strategic relationships, business development, finance and administration.
Some of my key accomplishments include:
Working with clients to define vision and areas of improvement in internal and external business processes.
Created strategic alliances with key business partners in the U.S., France, Australia and Canada
Established resellers across North America for both Business Intelligence and Process Management solutions.
Gained targeted vertical market visibility for Intellera pre-packaged solutions.
Negotiated contracts with large corporate clients.
Completed product and service delivery agreements with government agencies including Alberta Cancer Board, Government of Canada and Government of Quebec.
Leveraged the Internet in all marketing and sales initiatives.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2000 — Present (9 years )
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1992 — December 2001 (10 years )
Co-founded PYA Solutions to provide technology based business solutions and consulting to small and medium sized businesses.
Leveraged a strategic partnership with a leading Montreal based accounting firm to build a 50 person company with offices in Montreal, Toronto and Miami.
B.A. , Computer Science, Math, Management , 1985 — 1998
Running,Reading,Travelling
Strategic Coach
Software Solutions Affilitate Association, Montreal - Choice
Business Club, Federation CJA Campaign Team, Jewish Chamber of Commerce - Co-Chair Breakfast/Lunch Series, JEM, Chair of JEM Workshop, an adaptive work centre
Montreal Goal Cultivator Community
Quebec Multiple Sclerosis Society
Sun Youth Montreal
2008 Howard Stotland Technology Award for Young Entrepreneur in Hi Tech Sector
2008 Plotnick Award for Young Leadership
2006 Multiple Sclerosis Leadership Award